Senior Marine Welder: Shipboard Fabrication & Repairs

Serco; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on fabricating and assembling electromechanical and electronic assemblies while adhering to safety practices and Serco welding procedures.

The ideal candidate has shipboard welding experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, with readiness to train, pass tests, wear PPE, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Must obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years shipboard welding experience.
• Ability to access shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), pass background and drug screening.
• Complete Serco welding procedure qualifications within 30 days of starting.
• Own tools and pass pre-certification weld test.
• Respirator qualified and wear PPE.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA concepts, practices, and procedures in electrical repair/fabrication/installation.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or repair metal components using heavy machinery.
• Review blueprints.
• Cut metal to shape.
• Smooth metal surfaces to remove creases.
• Climb shipyard stairs, lift 50 pounds, and handle loads up to 40 pounds as required.
• May train personnel on machinery tools and test equipment.

Skills

Shipboard welding

DoD security clearance

US citizenship

High school diploma

Travel availability

welding procedure qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Serco is seeking an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on fabricating and assembling electromechanical and electronic assemblies while adhering to safety practices and Serco welding procedures.

The ideal candidate has shipboard welding experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, with readiness to train, pass tests, wear PPE, and travel up to 10% as needed.